Darell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Darell originates from the Old French surname D'Airelle, meaning 'from the oak grove'. It has evolved through various forms and gained modern popularity as a personal name. Its traits include a connection to nature and a contemporary feel, with no biblical relevance.
The name Darell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Darell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3003rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1245th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 928th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1062nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1248th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2555th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2423rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Darell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darell"
Pronunciation
/dɛˈrɛl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Darell is derived from the Old French surname 'D'Airelle', which means 'from the oak grove'. The name has evolved from a geographic term to a personal name over time.
Meaning
oak grove
Language Evolution
D'Airelle, Darell
Historical Usage
The name Darell gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of older names.
Variants & Derivatives
Darrell, Daryl, Darrel
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Darell is perceived as a contemporary and slightly unique name, appealing to parents looking for modern yet classic options.
Famous People
Darrell Waltrip - American former NASCAR driver and commentator, Darrell Green - Former American football cornerback
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Darell"
"Darell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3003rd of 7545 | 122 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1245th of 6773 | 565 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 928th of 7552 | 1,217 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1062nd of 10718 | 931 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1248th of 16616 | 1,140 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2555th of 24088 | 695 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2423rd of 23106 | 663 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Darell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.21% 869th/1546 |
- |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
52.29% 809th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
36.60% 815th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
41.04% 1171st/2853 |
28.86% 801st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.23% 1211th/2937 |
46.83% 1631st/3483 |
32.32% 1137th/3518 |
38.48% 1556th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.15% 1074th/3685 |
25.25% 1130th/4475 |
28.99% 1506th/5194 |
29.13% 1840th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.90% 2378th/4582 |
46.86% 2420th/5164 |
43.89% 3210th/7313 |
42.66% 3184th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
36.44% 1635th/4487 |
33.19% 2264th/6822 |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Darell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.